Beauty product reviews, makeup tips and news from your friendly neighborhood beauty addict.
Tue, 10/27/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Face of the Day (FOTD)
Hey, celebutantes! Remember the Benefit holiday 2009 kits from a few weeks back? This morning I felt like playing with ‘em, so for my look today I put Celebutante and Powderazzi to work (along with some goodies from Benefit’s permanent line).
I wasn’t feeling too coordinated (observe my birdsnesty hair), so I went with an easy pewter eye that didn’t require a ton of blending, pairing it with a plum lip — which initially seemed like a good idea but didn’t turn out great judging by these pics, LOL! Once I eat my lipstick off, I’ll probably change to something more neutral.
What makeup are you wearing on this terrific Tuesday? 
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. If you’d like to see a tutorial featuring this look, hit me up in the comments!
Thu, 08/13/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup, Makeup Tips/How To
Summer stopped by this week, and my apartment’s been hotter than Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
It was so hot last night that I couldn’t even bear to cook a real meal for dinner, so I cooked with some Benefit makeup instead
Say hello to Benefit That Gal Brightening Face Primer ($28).
It’s a shimmery, light pink liquid face primer used to prep skin for foundation and to add a subtle glow.
But apparently that’s not all it does. A friend of mine at Benefit suggested using That Gal to turn powder blushes into creams.
Between bites of microwaved Lean Cuisine shrimp linguine, I gave it a try, mixing That Gal with Coralista and Dallas, two of my favorite Benefit boxed powder blushes.
It works!
First, I dabbed a dollop of That Gal on the back of my hand.
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Sat, 07/4/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup
Hey there, Benefit lip gloss, lovahs! I got my hot lil’ hands on some of the new Benefit Lip Glosses ($18). The line of eight shimmery shades replaces two of Benefit’s previous lip gloss lines, The Gloss and Her Glossiness. I’ll do detailed reviews and lip swatches soon, but here’s a quick look at some swatches.
From left to right: Almost Famous, Fresh Squeezed, Friends in High Places, I’m With the Band, Kiss You, Zone Out (picture taken without flash)
With flash
What do you think? How ’bout that pigmentation?
Happy Fourth of July, ladies! I have to tell you about my trip to SF’s Bliss spa yesterday, but my mind needs is craving another cup of green tea. I’ll be back soon.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Wed, 05/13/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup, Product Reviews
Makeup packaging junkies, get a load of the purple scribbles on Urban Decay’s Skyscraper Multi-Benefit Mascara ($22). Isn’t this cutie the hotness?
Urban Decay says their newest mascara works in six ways — lengthening, strengthening, separating, curling, brightening and thickening lashes without clumping or flaking. That’s a whole lot of ing words, LOL!
It comes in just a single shade, Black, and what I like best about it is that I still feel my lashes look natural with it on.
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Sat, 07/18/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Daily-Beauty
*Most* of the Benefit Fall 2009 collection. More details coming soon!
Thu, 12/4/2008 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup, Product Reviews
MEOW! I’m a packaging ho, and Benefit Coralista ($28) blush’s jungly, cheetah print box (don’t you just love the font?) sucked me in immediately. It makes me feel like a cat woman on the prowl!
Arriving at Benefit counters in February, this shimmery coral powder has cult beauty fave written all over it.
Coralista’s soft, shimmery coral-pink looks neutral on my cheeks, and that’s weird because most coral blushes usually look warmer on my skin tone. I’m thinking it has something to do with the cooler pink tones, like they mellow out the warmer corals. Both warm and cool beauties ought to be able to work this blush with equal flava.
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Tue, 08/7/2007 by Karen | Posted in: News
If you’ve always fancied yourself a superstar then your chance to work your mojo is here. Benefit cosmetics is searching for “that gal” to represent their new makeup primer “That Gal.” They’re hosting a nationwide contest that kicks off this Friday, August 10, 2007 at the Sephora in Santa Monica, California.
Here’s what you do: Head on over to one of the six designated Sephora stores to get a Benefit That Gal makeover. You’ll then strut your shizz for a 30-second audition tape and tell the world why you should be “That Gal”.
Even if you can’t go to one of the in-person events you still have a chance to make your makeup superstar dreams come true. Just log on to www.sephora.com to upload your own video.
The winner will get a guest hosting spot on Extra, her photo in Lucky Magazine and on Sephora.com, an audition for talent representation with the William Morris Talent Agency and a year supply of Benefit makeup! Bring it!
Tue, 04/14/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup
Sometimes I like to take stock of the random things I dig…
Like, lately I’ve been hooked on wedding magazines, even though my wedding was three years ago.
And when I haven’t been pouring over cake designs and bridal flower trends (mini-cakes and lotus pods are “in”), I’ve also been into trying different stress relief teas (highly recommend Get Relaxed red tea by The Republic of Tea).
Speaking of stress relief, I’ve found that chewing gum helps me to relax and have been chewing vast quantities of Orbit Gum while reading about how to grow Heirloom tomatoes…
And on the makeup front, I’m loving Benefit’s new Velvet Eyeshadows ($18).
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Wed, 09/17/2008 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup, Product Reviews
When I was growing up in the 80s and listening to hip hop in the ‘burbs, I totally wanted a pony. In terms of transportation, I figured a pony would be soooo much cooler (and much more interactive) than my yellow bike with the banana seat. My bike was a’ight, but a pony would have been able to jump fences when I needed to escape the playground bully (let’s call her Tammy… B*tch, you know who you are!).
I never got the pony, but I think that wanting one partly explains why I like Benefit’s Dallas blush ($28).
Look at the cute box it comes in! I could have been that girl riding the pony, le sigh!
Dallas comes with a small, flat brush with a wooden handle. The wearable color would have made it great to take on vacay if the box had been better constructed for travel. It’s just cardboard and doesn’t snap shut. I could see it withstanding a brief Tabs attack (he’s been into swiping at stuff lately), but it might not do well stored in a checked bag or casually dropped into a big purse.
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Tue, 09/1/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup
Hi gals,
Hello and good morning — oops, more like good afternoon. I’ve been MIA because I spent the morning plastered to the couch watching The Family Stone with Tabs, my favorite blanket and a box of Kleenex.
Last night I got nada for sleep, and this morning I woke up with a migraine and an overwhelming feeling of weepy, PMS-y yuckiness. You ever have one of those days? Ugh.
I’m sure it’ll pass quickly, but for now I think I need to let it work through my system. I swear tears sometimes feel like fibrous roughage for the soul.
Of course, I couldn’t leave you hanging without a beauty fix, which is why I wanted to quickly share my new favorite lip product, Benefit Benetint Lip Balm SPF 15 ($20).
It tints lips with a hint of shiny red color, creating an effortless, easy look in seconds — perfect for minimal makeup days when you’re running errands, or when you need a mental health day involving the couch, the remote and your trusty cat/dog/iguana/etc.
Even with jacked-up hair, hella sketchy breath and ratty jammies (which, coincidentally, are covered in crumbs and Nutella), I feel a little better with this lightly tinted, non-sticky, ultra-moisturizing balm on my pucker.
I hope your Tuesday is treating you well. BRB in a few …
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Thu, 10/8/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Just For Fun, Makeup
Sweeeeet! EVEN MORE holiday goodness coming at ‘cha, this time from Benefit Cosmetics.
Remember their Crescent Row fragrance sets and makeup kits? If they caught your eye, check out the company’s Holiday 2009 sets.
The Glam Eyes, Sexy Starlet and Tainted Love sets each come with heavily discounted Benefit bestsellers (full sizes, not samples) like…
What: Four pieces for face, lips and cheeks.
How much: $60 (but it’s a $74 value)
Where: Check your local Benefit counter or browse online
What you get:
What:A sassy set four-piece set for face, cheeks and eyes.
How much: $58 (a $74 value)
Where: Benefit counters and online
What you get:
What: A two-piece set for lips and eyes.
How much: $38 (a $58 value)
Where: Exclusively at Sephora stores and online
What you get:
I love the holidays and all of the cool cosmetics sets that drop. Considering that each of these comes with full-size products, they seem like pretty good bargains.
Speaking of bargains, I think I’m addicted to Hulu.com. I’d heard about it from different people, but until this week I had no idea they had so many shows! It almost makes cable unnecessary, right?
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Brace yourself, but Benefit’s releasing a new line of long-wearing lipglosses.
KABAM!
It’s true. Sometime over the next few months, Benefit will unveil a brand new line of eight lipglosses to replace both of their current lines, The Gloss and Her Glossiness.
The new glosses will feature a new, stickier, long-wearing formula with a shimmery finish, and they’ll come with an oversized applicator wand with a paddle-shaped sponge tip.
The wand has a little bend to it and gives under pressure, helping to maximize comfort when it’s used.
I’ve previewed one of the new shades, Almost Famous. It’s a shimmery copper with golden pearl and reminds me of a shinier, thicker version of Benefit’s spring 2009 limited edition lipstick, Thrillin’ Brazilian.
I’m always down for new lipglosses, but I freaked out when I heard that Benefit plans to discontinue The Gloss. I’ve been wearing Kiss Me (a clear fuchsia) for years.
I can’t bear the thought of living without it, LOL! Just kidding, sort of…
Thankfully, Benefit plans to include a new formulation of Kiss Me and versions of two other colors from the current lines in the upcoming collection.
Expect to see Kiss Me (which returns under the name, Kiss You), Life on the A List (a light pink) and Who Are You Wearing (a hot pink) come back for encore presentations.
The new glosses are *so* new that I have yet to see any official information on release dates, prices or purchase locations, but I’ll keep you posted.
I just got back from the dentist, YEA!
Now I’m numbed the EFF OUT! I can’t feel my nose, and when I smile only the left side of my mouth moves. Needless to say, I’m drinking dinner through a straw and mumbling my words.
Good times…
I managed to refrain from crying this time, though. I teared up just a little, and then my dentist encouraged me to visualize something I enjoy (surfing) and guided me through some deep breathing exercises.
I’m such a wuss.
I should say, “Hum thuth a wuth.”
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Fri, 07/24/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Fragrance, Product Reviews
Have you seen the packaging for Benefit’s new trio of Crescent Row scents ($36 each)?
Super cute, yah?
Each one (all eau de toilettes) represents a different fictional girl.
There’s Laugh With Me Lee Lee (the playful flirt), Something About Sofia (the dreamer) and My Place Or Yours Gina (the seductress).
This week I gave all three scents a try, at first assuming I’d be a Lee Lee girl.
But I ended up liking My Place Or Yours Gina best.
Weird, because I’m not exactly seductress material. Hello — I wear yoga pants with holes in the booty.
Benefit describes Gina as a warm and woody oriental fragrance. On my skin she begins with a strong but feminine burst of peppery citrus and chocolate.
Maybe it’s Gina’s daring, sexy side. She’s not afraid to flaunt her shizz, ya know? And you’d better believe the hotties say “yes” when she offers to buy them a drink at the bar.
But there’s more to Gina than first impressions. After about 20 minutes with her, the top notes mellow out, revealing soft, gentle notes of lily, white musk and vanilla.
That’s the side of Gina her family and closest friends know. Yes, she’s seductive and alluring in her man-eater outfits and sky-high killer heels, but she’s also sweet, devoted and loving, too.
- Top notes: pink pepper, bergamot, tangerine
- Middle notes: peony, wild raspberry, white lily
- Bottom notes: patchouli, tonka bean, vanilla bean
For an eau de toilette, Gina lasts a surprisingly long time. A few spritzes in the morning are enough to last all day long.
Gina reminds me of a lighter, fresher (but with stronger citrus and pepper notes) version of the $65 Chanel Coco Mademoiselle.
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Sat, 07/18/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup
Happy Saturday, ladies. I wanted to post some pictures of the new Benefit It Girl collection for fall 2009 before heading to a Chanel Master Class at Macy’s this afternoon.
I hope this gives you an idea of the collection. So far the lipsticks are kinda blowing me away.
Full Finish Lipsticks from left to right: Breakup Rumor, Fame Game, Label Lover
Velvet Eyeshadow in I Cannes & I Will!
It Girl’s a small collection of six pieces for lips and eyes, and the colors are definitely pretty, but what I’d characterize as traditional for fall: plum, berry, pewter and pink.
The release includes three new Full Finish Lipsticks ($18) in Breakup Rumor (a shimmery golden plum), Fame Game (a shimmery cool pink) and Label Lover (a shimmery golden peachy pink).
Top row: Full Finish Lipsticks in Breakup Rumor, Fame Game, Label Lover. Bottom Row: Velvet Eyeshadow in I Cannes & I Will! Swatches done on NC35 skin.
From left to right: Breakup Rumor, Fame Game, Label Lover, I Cannes & I Will! Swatches done on NW20 skin.
I’m a little bummed that there aren’t any Creaseless Cream Shadows in this release, but at least we’re getting three Velvet Eyeshadows ($19), yay!
There’s one new shade — I Cannes & I Will. It’s a shimmery plum. The other two colors, Fawn Over Me (a shimmery beige) and Where There’s Smoke (a shimmery pewter), are re-promotes of colors that are currently available.
The collection arrives at Benefit counters next month but is already available online (Full Finish Lipsticks and Velvet Eyeshadows).
Breakup Rumor
Fame Game
Label Lover
I’ll post updates with swatches of Fawn Over Me and Where There’s Smoke soon.
I’m off! Be back in a few.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Tabs has been hanging out with some local musician cats in the neighborhood, and one of them put together this short music video…
Mon, 07/6/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup, Product Reviews
Hey, shorties! Take a quick look at some of the new Benefit Lip Glosses ($18), and tell me what you think.
Aren’t they sheer?
And don’t some of them look alike? From how rich they looked in last weekend’s swatches (click for more details on the line), I’d assumed they’d pack a little more bada-bing, bada-bang.
Unlike Benefit’s The Gloss and Her Glossiness lines, these new glosses feel surprisingly thick and dense, like I’m spreading peanut butter on toast.
They’re quite easy to over-apply (resulting in goopy, uneven color), but if I use a little elbow grease and take lots of care, I’m able to get a nice, even layer.
I’m amazed that despite how thick they feel, these new glosses aren’t excessively sticky, and with the exception of Almost Famous (a shimmery copper with a slightly gritty texture), they feel smooth when I rub my lips together.
Hard core Benefit lip gloss fans might recognize shimmery fuchsia Kiss You. It’s a new interpretation of a Benefit cult classic gloss, Kiss Me.
Ladies who love Kiss Me may want to stockpile the shade because Kiss Me won’t be around forever. Benefit plans to discontinue it soon, and despite how similar they sound, Kiss Me and Kiss You are far from being dupes.
The original Kiss Me (a clear fuchsia) applies with more pigmentation, shine and a deeper pink. I think it’s one of those effortless, magical colors that just looks great on everybody.
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Sun, 05/17/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup, Product Reviews
Today my Bay Area buddy Glosslizard shares her thoughts on Benefit Posietint lip and cheek stain.
Hello, all you MBB beauties! Glosslizard here, for the ever-fabulous and currently vacationing Karen!
I recently had the chance to play with Benefit Cosmetic’s Posietint lip and cheek stain ($28), thanks to a generous sample from one of the lovely MA’s at my local Benefit boutique!
Posietint is not new (it was released last year) but is the younger, flirtier sister of Benefit’s cult fave lip and cheek stain, Benetint (also $28).
It’s a lighter color than Benetint (Posietint is described as “petal pink” vs. Benetint’s “Rose”) and seems aimed at fairer complexions.
The bubble-gum pink fluid has a thicker texture than Benetint, almost gel-like, and spreads easily over cheeks and lips.
Bare lips
One coat
I found that one coat gave my lips a super-faint pink flush that was very flattering, and the kind of thing I might wear to work out when I don’t want to look like I bothered to wear makeup (hah)!
Two coats
Two coats (applying a thin coat, allowing it to dry, and then applying the next) provided a more vibrant shade of pink, and three coats left my lips with a definite rosy flush comparable to a light coat of Benetint. It felt no more drying than bare lips, but I prefer it with a touch of gloss!
Swatch for texture
I tried Posietint on my cheeks as well, and it gave a lovely, sheer hint of color. It would look gorgeous yet understated on pale-skinned ladies, and would probably work well on fair to medium complexions layered under or over a bronzer!
The lasting power of Posietint is not amazing but seems pretty good for a light-colored stain. One coat on my lips didn’t last through eating or drinking anything, two coats left a light but visible flush after I indulged in tea and snacks, and three coats lasted all afternoon and into the evening under a coat of gloss.
First, Posietint comes in a container with an opaque coloring, and the bottle color is not the color of the product! To me, the bottle is a little peachy or coral, while the stain itself is definitely a blue-based pink. If you’re looking for a warmer color I would suggest looking elsewhere.
Second, as with all stains, you’ll get the best results with a smooth, even starting surface, so exfoliate lips (and cheeks too, if necessary) first! A damp washcloth rubbed gently on the lips after showering works well, or, for an indulgence, I love Tarte’s FRXtion lip exfoliator ($11)!
How ’bout your favorite lip/cheek stains? Have any worth sharing?
This post was written by Glosslizard, a Bay Area beauty enthusiast since the age of 14. When she isn’t taking care of her two sons, husband, three cats or her snake, you’ll find her gardening, practicing aikido, or drooling over the latest and greatest MAC and Chanel releases.
Tue, 08/5/2008 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup
The Benefit brand sorta slipped under my radar for a couple years, but I used to be a big fan.
Back when I worked in downtown SF and every other person worked for a dot com (*rolls eyes*), I remember wearing Benetint and Dr. Feelgood. I’m not sure why I stopped following the line. I guess it fell into the same black hole that swallowed my Hello Kitty lunch box and black jelly bracelets.
I decided to take a new look at Benefit recently and noticed a few things, like their Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner ($19), lil’ pots of cream shadow similar to MAC Paint Pots. Bellasugar wrote about them in a recent post, and so far I dig ‘em too.
I went to see all 15 shades in person at a freestanding store, and three of them really stood out:
Birthday Suit
Skinny Jeans
Strut
A Smokey Eye with Benefit’s Cream Shadows
Try a quick and easy smokey eye using Skinny Jeans on the lid. After applying Skinny Jeans, add Strut to the outer corner of the eye, finishing with a swipe of Birthday Suit on the brow bone.
Sun, 07/26/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Fragrance, Product Reviews
The more time I spend with the girls of Benefit Crescent Row ($36 each), the more I want to hang with them.
Each of the scents in this trio of fragrances represents a different personality.
Laugh With Me Lee Lee is the fun, flirty member of the group — the girl who loves long bubble baths and frilly lingerie.
Benefit categorizes her as a woody floral, but she’s the lightest of the three scents, both agreeable and easy to wear.
Crisp notes of melon and orange hit me as Lee Lee enters the room.
“Hello,” she says with an innocent smile, drawing me into her world of unselfconscious beauty.
After a few hours with her, I learn that she’s older than I thought. She reveals a gentle white floral mix of lily and jasmine, slowly evolving into a soft blend of amber and sandalwood.
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Sat, 09/20/2008 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup, Makeup Tips/How To
I just got a makeup tip and had to share! A friend who works for Benefit Cosmetics suggested I try their shimmery gold Gilded ($20) pencil with some of my red glosses. I tried it and BAM! — it breathes new life into glosses with instantly warmer, more shimmery color.
I applied a layer of Benefit’s Gilded creamy gold pencil for lips, eyes and cheeks beneath MAC Russian Red Lipglass, MAC Cult of Cherry Lipglass and Sally Hansen’s Natural Lip Gloss in Juicy Cherry.
Here’s a layer of Gilded on her own. I think she’s even pretty by herself…
Beneath a layer MAC Cult of Cherry Lipglass ($14)…
Beneath a layer of MAC Russian Red Lipglass ($14)…
Beneath a layer of Sally Hansen’s Natural Lip Gloss in Juicy Cherry ($8)…
I’m thinking Gilded will work well with dark berry and bright pink lip glosses, too.
Can you think of any other lip products I should try with Benefit Gilded?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Wed, 08/27/2008 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup, Product Reviews
Trapped behind enemy lines, miles from base and cut off from reinforcements, I crawled the distance to the freestanding Benefit store under cover of darkness…
Not really, but I did stop by the Benefit store after work this afternoon to conduct recon on their new Powderflage powder concealer ($28).
It didn’t take night vision goggles to appreciate the cute outer packaging.
What can I say? I got a thing for camo and pink.
Each cutie pie camo can contains a wee lil’ jar of highlighting powder and a small fan brush.
Benefit claims Powderflage’s pink, shimmery powder (it contains mica) disguises dark circles and fine lines under the eyes. Well, I got some real deal Holyfield dark circles, so Powderflage had its work cut out for it.
First, in the store, I removed all of the makeup under my eyes (trying hard not to scare the store patrons in the process).
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Tue, 04/14/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Daily-Beauty
Coming June 2009. More info in just a hawt second…
Thu, 10/29/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup Tips/How To
Heya, ladies. A few days ago I discovered the benefits of Benefit’s holiday kits in Celebutante and Powderazzi.
Tonight I thought I’d revisit that post, adding an eye map and a breakdown of the steps I followed.
It’s an easy shimmery pewter eye/plum lip combo, and you won’t need an arsenal of tools (just fingers and a couple eye brushes) or time spent blending. I can see myself wearing this on rushed mornings when I “accidentally” hit the snooze button one too many times (oops!).
Ready?
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The first time Jennifer Lopez ignited a red carpet with her glowy skin look, millions of makeup junkies stood up and took note. Since then, a generation of women have sought to shine with their own versions of the J. Lo glow.
But the trick is finding products that deliver a perfect touch of metallic luster without entering the danger zone, as in that greasy guy at the club (you know the one) who wears hella gold chains and waaay too much hair gel.
That’s what I think most highlighters and powders high in shimmer and/or glitter do.
Greasy club guy = not the right kind of glow.
If you’re desperately seeking J. Lo’s glow, try on Benefit’s new One Hot Minute loose powder ($30).
It’s a golden beige with just a hint of pink, and it does soft, subtle sheen without the greasy club guy/disco-ball glitter effect.
Not exactly a highlighting powder or a bronzer, it’s more like an all-over face and body powder for adding a rosy champagne glow to the skin.
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Mon, 06/29/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Face of the Day (FOTD), Makeup Tips/How To
I love crazy, complicated eye looks as much as the next makeup junkie, but some mornings I just can’t get it together — I’m either running late or just plain lazy as all hell.
I’ve been wanting to do something with my eye makeup for a few days but haven’t wanted to do anything *too* complicated, so I limited myself to four steps.
Why four steps? I guess it’s my happy medium. Five steps feel like too many; three not enough.
Oh — I’m not counting curling my lashes or applying mascara as individual steps… I probably should, but I don’t like the sound of six steps as much as four.
The look is a shimmery neutral eye with a bit of gray, and I think it’s a great look for beginners.
Here’s how I get the look…
You could pretty easily dress up this look with bold pink or red lips, but since I’m not really going anywhere special today, I shot for light and breezy with Benefit Posie Tint (a semi-matte peachy pink) on my cheeks and Benefit Full Finish Lipstick in Thrillin’ Brazilian (a shimmery golden peach) on my lips.
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Thu, 10/8/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup
Benefit Full Finish Lipsticks from left to right: No Competition and Lady’s Choice
I pulled a Cinderella last night — but not the cool glass slipper/pumpkin part. It was the part with all of the cleaning, the singing animals (in this case, Tabs) and the late-night floor mopping.
Pretty soon the new place will be clean enough, and I’ll be able to get back to commenting on a regular basis. One of the highlights of my days is commenting, and I’ve been going through withdrawals lately. I’ve still been reading them all, even though I may not have been able to respond.
Speaking of comments, I saw some great questions in response to this week’s Benefit Holiday 2009 post.
Here’s a quick followup:
Eagle-eyed DJ and Jess caught that there are two Full-Finished Lipsticks in the Celebutante Set. Good eye, gals!
Lady’s Choice (a creamy pink) joins No Competition (a deep plum) in the set.
A swatch of No Competition lipstick
No Competition is a color I like to wear with eyeshadows in gold and brown.
Readers Nicole and Sdpfeiffy asked how the blush pans in the Powderazzi set compare to Benefit’s full-sized box blushes.
Well, the Powderazzi blushes are about a quarter the size of the regular box blushes (a .10-oz pan versus a .42-oz pan), so they’re substantially smaller.
But consider this: choice. I’d choose an option with three blushes over an option with one any old day.
Powderazzi also comes in a slim, portable box that’s kind to makeup bags (e.g. it’s small), taking up less space than most bulky, full-size box blushes.
And, seriously, can you remember the last time you finished an entire full-size pan of blush? I can’t. These smaller blushes seem pretty practical to me.
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